Good Faith Estimate & No Surprises Act

Your Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate

At Honeybee Healing, I believe that understanding the cost of your care is an important part of feeling informed and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

If you are uninsured or choose not to use your health insurance to pay for services, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care before services are provided.

This right is protected under the No Surprises Act, a federal law designed to promote transparency in healthcare costs and help protect individuals from unexpected medical bills.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

A Good Faith Estimate is an estimate of the expected charges for the psychotherapy services you may receive. It is intended to help you understand and plan for the cost of your care.

Your estimate may include anticipated charges for services such as:

  • Initial intake appointment
  • Individual psychotherapy sessions
  • Extended psychotherapy or EMDR sessions, when clinically appropriate

Because psychotherapy is individualized, the total cost of treatment may vary depending on factors such as:

  • Your treatment goals
  • The number and frequency of sessions
  • The type and length of services provided
  • Changes to your treatment plan over time

A Good Faith Estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to receive services. Likewise, it does not guarantee a specific course or duration of treatment.

When Will I Receive My Estimate?

If you are uninsured or choose not to use insurance, Honeybee Healing will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate before your first scheduled appointment or as otherwise required by federal law.

If your treatment plan changes significantly during the course of therapy, you may receive an updated estimate to better reflect your anticipated costs.

About the No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act is a federal law that helps protect consumers from unexpected healthcare costs.

For psychotherapy practices like Honeybee Healing, one of the law’s primary requirements is that uninsured and self-pay clients receive a Good Faith Estimate outlining the expected cost of services before treatment begins.

This allows you to make informed decisions about your care and understand your anticipated financial responsibility.

If Your Bill Is Higher Than Your Estimate

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to begin the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.

In most cases, you must initiate the dispute resolution process within 120 calendar days of receiving the bill. There may be a fee associated with initiating the dispute.

Additional information about your rights and the dispute resolution process is available through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Questions

If you have questions about your Good Faith Estimate, fees for services, or your financial responsibilities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m happy to discuss these topics before treatment begins so you can make informed decisions about your care.

Receiving therapy is an investment in your well-being, and I believe you deserve clear, transparent information about the cost of services every step of the way.

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